RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
The Government of the Republic of Marshall Islands has received funding from the World Bank for the Education and Skills Strengthening Project (ESSP) expense. It means to use part of the proceeds for consulting services.


The consulting services ("the Services") will help the Project Manager and the RMI National Training Council in implementing the World Bank-funded task successfully.


The project will concentrate on supporting the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) in developing a framework for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for TVET, targeted at helping the College of the Marshall Islands and the RMI National Training Council evaluate and improve the skills of employees through accredited college accreditation.


The in-depth Terms of Reference (TOR) for the task are shown in the connected Terms of Reference (ToR).


The National Training Council now invites eligible people ("Consultants") to show their interest in providing the Services. Intrigued Consultants should supply details demonstrating that they have actually the required credentials and pertinent experience to perform the Services (attach a Cover Letter of no more than four (4) pages dealing with the compulsory experience and credentials requirements curriculum vitae with a description of experience in comparable assignments, comparable conditions, etc). Firms' personnel might reveal interest through the employing company for the task. In such a situation, just the experience and qualifications of people will be thought about in the selection procedure. The criteria for choosing the Consultant are: A.
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in education, training

, management, or an associated field. Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in TVET System. Curriculum Design and Systems.

Have 2-5 years' experience creating and
carrying out RPL. structures, policies, and treatments. A sample of previous work will be needed as evidence of previous experience. Excellent communication, training, and assistance
skills. Experience with dealing with varied stakeholders, including government. firms, TVET organizations, companies, and learners in the Pacific. B. Desired Qualifications and Experience Ability to deal sensitively in a multicultural

environment and build effective team relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders. The attention of interested Consultants (consisting of companies )is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank's"

Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers "July 2016 revised November 2020" Procurement Regulations ", setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. More info can be obtained at the address listed below throughout office hours, https://www.ntcinfo.org/ 0900 to 1700 local time. Expressions of interest need to be
provided in a written type to the address below (in person or by email )by 5:00 pm, 23rd December 2024.
The subject line must state:"National Training Council Strategic Plan Consultant -complete name of the prospect". Julius Lucky Director National Training Council!.?.!ntcdr@ntcinfo.org:Phone: 692 625-4521 Empowering Community Champions for Sustainable Development in RMI Gender Equality, Climate Resilience and Water Safety Training Majuro,

Republic of the Marshall Islands: The 4th
Women and Youth Training for
Gender Equality, Climate Change, Disaster Risk Reduction and Water Safety Management has actually recently taken place at the University of the South Pacific's campus in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This essential training was organized by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )Pacific Office through the Addressing Climate Vulnerability in the Water Sector(ACWA) project. The week-long capacity-building training intended to empower females and youth with the understanding and practices needed for climate-resilient water security management in the
Republic of the Marshall Islands(RMI ). This training reinforces a commitment to enhancing RMI's water security and community resilience against climate change impacts, especially females

and youth, guaranteeing that no one is left behind. The training invited participants from all 24 atolls and included resource speakers from government firms, non-governmental companies, and global advancement partners from the RMI Environmental Protection Authority, Climate Change Directorate, Office of the Chief Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, National Disaster Management Office, Women United Together Marshall Islands, RMI Human Trafficking Task Force, Waan Aelõñ in Majel, Jo-Jikum, and the International Organization for Migration. In her opening remarks, Secretary for the Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs, Brenda Alik, underscored the significance of collective action in developing a climate-resilient country."It is our obligation to come together and work together. As we deal with the challenges positioned by climate modification, understanding its impact on our water resources is necessary for improving the well-being of neighborhoods throughout the Marshall Islands,"she said.

RMI Environmental Protection Authority General Manager Moriana Philip highlighted in her speech the necessary role of women and youth in addressing climate-related challenges."This workshop unifies us from different neighborhoods to address the pressing concerns we deal with today, including climate-related difficulties, particularly on our water resources."We want to highlight the crucial role of ladies and youth in this task as your involvement contributes to its success and beyond, "she stated.
The first day of the workshop covered important concerns connected to gender equality, human rights, and public health within the Marshall Islands. It consisted of discussions on gender equality and mainstreaming, focusing on the effects of climate modification on water security and the out of proportion results on susceptible groups. The significance of integrating gender equality and social addition into all task elements was also discussed. Human rights and human trafficking were taken on, worrying the need for detailed protection of susceptible populations

throughout emergency situations. Furthermore, the workshop attended to gender-based violence, highlighting the numerous types that can develop in catastrophe circumstances, such as domestic violence and sexual browbeating. The agenda concluded with a focus on sanitation and hygiene and their essential role in health, incomes, school participation, dignity, and building durable communities. ACWA Project Manager Koji Kumamaru expressed his appreciation to all participants

, stressing the value of their contributions to their neighborhoods."Women and youth are crucial to the success of the ACWA job. More importantly, you are the champions and future leaders who will return to your neighborhoods to empower others,"he said. Throughout the workshop, participants visited Rongrong Island and took a look at the 15,000-gallon Flatpack Modular water tank set up at the Rongrong High School Boys Dormitory as part of the ACWA task. The setup is a crucial part of the project, complemented by assistance from Australia
's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The see served as an important firsthand experience of the favorable effect of the ACWA task on the community and its

water resources. Marie Naisher from Jabat Island revealed her gratitude for the opportunity to join the workshop and made clear her desire to be part of the task when it reaches Jabat.

"This was my very first time taking part in such training, and I learned so much from the visitor speakers, group activities, and the website go to. I now understand the importance of tidy water and how to sterilize it. I'm fired up about the ACWA task concerning Jabat and prepared to help when it arrives,"she stated. Don Kobney, an ACWA website organizer from Santo, Kwajalein, also shared his enjoyment."The workshop and website check out enhanced my self-confidence and understanding of the water tank setup.

Seeing the 15,000-gallon flatpack modular water tank firsthand gave me a clear understanding of the system, and I'm looking forward to sharing this understanding with my neighborhood, "he stated. By the workshop's end, individuals were much better geared up to understand climate modification and its local impacts, drive adjustment and mitigation efforts, particularly in water security, and make use of brand-new resources to impact their neighborhoods favorably. ACWA is made possible thanks to the support of the Green Climate

Fund, with the task co-financed by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands

. The Marshall Islands: Skills Training and Vocational Education Project Examines the performance of the task and highlights lessons. Provides inputs to 2 broader evaluations- the local assessment of ADB assistance for the Pacific and the special assessment study on Millennium Development Goals. The low educational attainment and shortage of Marshallese skilled workers were largely due to the poor quality of fundamental education, absence of access to education in the external islands, and weaknesses in abilities training and the employment and technical education system.

These supported an economy marked by high joblessness because of constrained economic sector development and government downsizing. Joblessness was specifically high amongst the youth and females in the external islands. Appropriate local experienced personnel for existing task vacancies
were unavailable, for this reason the importation of appropriately knowledgeable foreign employees. Hence, there was an inequality between readily available tasks and abilities of the Marshallese labour force. These conditions provided the initiative for the Government
of the Marshall Islands to prioritize technical and professional education training reforms. In 2000, ADB authorized a loan for $9.1 million to enhance abilities training to supply trained workers required for sustained financial and social development. This was to be accomplished through an integrated national skills training system. The project included four parts: development of a career awareness program, skills training enhancement, improved skills training opportunities for females and youth, and institutional strengthening. The anticipated result was increased income-generating opportunities and work for trainees, especially women and youth in the outer islands. In general, the project was ranked unsuccessful. Limited progress was achieved in making the project responsive to the requirements of its recipients and private-sector companies. The enduring weakness of poor numeracy and literacy competencies
among public primary and secondary school graduates and dropouts going into college or participating in voc-tech education could be partially credited to the poor quality of fundamental education. The project was supply-driven and might not establish a strong linkage with economic sector requirements or align its activities with the needs of the labour market. The status of the technical and employment education training system has actually stayed fundamentally the exact same after task conclusion. The research study put forward that ADB could encourage the Government of the Marshall Islands, through assessment and policy dialogue, to follow through on the government's
commitment to establishing a committed labour info system to connect technical and vocational education training program offerings with market demand. Although the job set up a labour market details system, in the absence of internal staff capability at the National Training Council, it was not fully operational.